Growth & Mindset Coaching for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or depleted — NYC & Worldwide. I help rebuild energy, confidence, purpose, and meaning.

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Is Life Coaching Right For Me?

Coaching isn’t about fixing you — it’s about unlocking your potential and helping you build forward momentum.

I’m based in NYC, but most weekends you’ll find me on a wooded trail in the Poconos reenergizing.

As a Jay Shetty–certified Life Coach with 20 years in corporate leadership, I help people rebuild direction, drive, and meaning when life or career feel off-track — so they can move forward with energy and purpose.


In the dojo of life — and through my app Yes Sensei — I’m Sensei Aodhán.

Four diverse young adults sitting on chairs in a bright, modern room with white walls, a brown couch, and green plants.

Whether it’s finding focus, navigating what’s next, or rediscovering balance — I help clients turn stuck moments into forward momentum.

Coaching to strengthen confidence, focus, and follow-through — while improving emotional balance, resilience, and decision-making. We’ll clarify goals, purpose, and identity, rebuild discipline, and create habits that turn progress into momentum.

Mindset & Success

Coaching for young adults — with a dedicated focus on helping men navigate campus life and the leap from college to the real world. We build confidence, direction, and discipline — turning uncertainty about “what’s next” into clarity and forward momentum.

College & Early-Career Coaching

Coaching for professionals and high-achievers who feel stretched thin, on edge, or mentally overloaded. I help you calm your nervous system, break out of overthinking cycles, reduce emotional reactivity, and rebuild a steady sense of control in your day-to-day life.

Stress, Anxiety & Overwhelm Coaching

When you’re depleted, progress feels impossible. I help clients uncover the roots of burnout and design practical rhythms of rest, energy, and renewal — so success becomes sustainable.

Burnout Reset

For clients who identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or empathic, I provide tools to manage overwhelm, regulate energy, and turn sensitivity into strength and intuition.

HSP Coaching

The Yes Sensei Method

I integrate my coaching app, Yes Sensei, directly into 1:1 coaching. With digital tools like audits, affirmations, goals, and habits, you’ll have structure to practice growth between sessions and build lasting momentum.

Real Shifts. Real People.

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Frequently Ask Questions

  • A Growth & Mindset Coach helps you develop the clarity, confidence, and mental resilience to move forward in life with purpose. Instead of digging into the past, coaching focuses on where you are now and the version of yourself you want to become. Through guided questions, practical tools, and structured accountability, a coach helps you break out of old patterns, make clearer decisions, and build habits that create real momentum.

    As a Growth & Mindset Coach, I help clients strengthen focus, emotional balance, discipline, and follow-through. Together, we identify what’s keeping you stuck, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and design simple, repeatable actions that move you toward the goals and lifestyle you want. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, rebuilding after burnout, or trying to regain direction in your personal life, coaching gives you a framework to grow with intention.

    Coaching is not therapy and it’s not advice-giving — it’s a structured partnership focused on your growth, mindset, and long-term success. Through weekly conversations, practical strategies, and tools like self-audits, affirmations, goals, and habits (via my app Yes Sensei), you’ll build the clarity and momentum needed to make meaningful, lasting change.

  • Coaching is right for you if you’re ready for change but aren’t sure how to move forward on your own. Most people come to coaching when life or career feel off-track — not broken, but unclear. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, low on energy, or unsure what your next chapter should look like. Or you might know exactly what you want, but struggle with consistency, confidence, or follow-through.

    You’re a strong fit for coaching if you want:

    • more clarity in your direction

    • better focus and discipline

    • support navigating a transition

    • relief from burnout or mental overload

    • accountability to build habits and momentum

    • a calmer, more grounded way of approaching life

    Coaching works best for people who are ready to take small, consistent steps — even if they don’t feel fully confident yet. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to explore what’s keeping you stuck and take action toward something better.

    If you’re asking yourself, “Is this the right time to focus on me?” — that’s usually the sign. A coach gives you structure, clarity, and support so you don’t have to navigate change alone.

    If you'd like to explore whether coaching fits your needs, you can reach out anytime or start with a simple question.

  • Coaching helps with any situation where you want clarity, confidence, or forward momentum. Most clients come to coaching because a part of their life feels stuck, overwhelming, or out of alignment — and they want a structured way to move forward.

    Here are the most common areas coaching can support:

    Personal Growth & Mindset

    • overcoming procrastination or avoidance

    • rebuilding confidence and self-belief

    • breaking unhelpful habits or patterns

    • managing overthinking, stress, or emotional overload

    Career & Direction

    • figuring out your next step professionally

    • navigating early-career challenges or transitions

    • improving focus, discipline, and productivity

    • strengthening decision-making and follow-through

    Burnout & Life Balance

    • recovering from burnout or chronic overwhelm

    • setting boundaries and creating healthier routines

    • balancing ambition with wellbeing

    Identity, Purpose & Motivation

    • reconnecting with your values and goals

    • feeling more grounded, capable, and in control

    • building momentum when life feels stagnant

    Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or someone rebuilding after a difficult chapter, coaching gives you tools and structure to turn insight into action — and action into progress. It’s a practical, forward-focused way to create change with clarity and support.

  • Most clients begin to feel meaningful change within the first few weeks — not because life magically shifts, but because coaching gives you clarity, structure, and momentum you can actually build on. The most realistic outcomes include:

    Clarity & Direction

    You’ll understand what you truly want, why you feel stuck, and what needs to change. Coaching helps you cut through noise, confusion, and overthinking so your path forward becomes clearer.

    More Confidence & Self-Belief

    As you make small, consistent progress, confidence grows naturally. Clients often describe feeling more capable, grounded, and in control of their life.

    Better Focus, Discipline & Follow-Through

    You’ll learn how to break goals into simple, repeatable steps, build habits that stick, and stop the cycle of procrastination or avoidance.

    Reduced Stress & Overwhelm

    With clearer priorities and better boundaries, your emotional load becomes lighter. Many clients experience more calm, presence, and mental energy.

    Momentum That Lasts

    Coaching doesn’t just fix one issue — it gives you tools you can use long after our work together. You’ll know how to self-correct, regain direction, and stay consistent even when life gets demanding.

    While results vary by person, the most common outcome is this:
    you start moving forward again — with clarity, confidence, and a sense of control.

    If you’re willing to show up honestly and take small steps between sessions, coaching can create powerful, lasting change.

  • Most clients start to feel shifts within the first 2–4 weeks. Progress doesn’t come from big breakthroughs — it comes from clarity, consistency, and the small adjustments we make each week. Coaching gives you structure, accountability, and tools that create momentum quickly, even if things have felt stuck for a long time.

    Here’s what progress typically looks like:

    Early Weeks (Weeks 1–4)

    • clearer understanding of what’s been holding you back

    • reduced overwhelm and more mental focus

    • simple habits or actions that rebuild confidence

    • a sense of movement instead of stagnation

    Mid-Phase (Months 1–3)

    • noticeable improvements in discipline and follow-through

    • more emotional balance and stress reduction

    • healthier routines, boundaries, and decision-making

    • progress toward specific goals or shifts in direction

    Longer-Term (3–6+ months)

    • deep, lasting mindset changes

    • stronger identity and self-belief

    • consistent habits that support long-term success

    • the ability to navigate challenges with more clarity and resilience

    Your pace depends on your goals, your starting point, and your willingness to take small steps between sessions. Coaching isn’t about perfection — it’s about steady progress that compounds into real, meaningful change.

    If you’re ready to commit to that process, you’ll see results sooner than you think.

  • Yes — I work with clients all over the world. All coaching sessions are held online, which makes it easy to support people in different countries and time zones. Whether you’re in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, or anywhere else, we can always find a time that fits your schedule.

    Because coaching is forward-focused and conversation-based, meeting virtually works extremely well. You’ll get the same clarity, structure, and momentum you’d experience in person — with the ease of connecting from wherever you are.

    If you have a specific time zone or unique schedule, just let me know. I’m flexible, and we’ll find a time that works.

  • Coaching and therapy both support personal growth, but they serve different purposes.

    Therapy helps you heal, process the past, and understand the emotional patterns or experiences that shaped you. It’s ideal if you’re dealing with unresolved trauma, clinical anxiety, depression, or anything that requires mental health treatment.

    Coaching, on the other hand, is future-focused. It’s about clarity, direction, and action. Coaching helps you:

    • get unstuck

    • build confidence

    • strengthen discipline and follow-through

    • develop better habits and routines

    • navigate transitions with more purpose and momentum

    Instead of exploring why you are the way you are, coaching focuses on who you want to become — and the small, strategic steps to get there.

    Think of it this way:

    Therapy helps you heal.
    Coaching helps you move forward.

    Both can be powerful, and many people benefit from doing them at different points in their life. If you’re looking for clarity, structure, accountability, and a supportive guide to help you make real progress, coaching is usually the right fit.

  • We review what’s been happening in your life, what’s working, and where you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed. This helps us see patterns quickly and set the tone for the session.

    2. Clarity on your most important challenge or goal

    Instead of trying to fix everything at once, we identify the one area that will create the biggest shift — whether it’s mindset, habits, confidence, career direction, burnout, or emotional overload.

    3. Coaching conversation + tools

    This is where we dig in. We unpack what’s going on beneath the surface, reframe limiting thoughts, and explore new perspectives. I’ll guide you with questions, frameworks, and practical strategies to help you see the situation clearly and move forward.

    4. Action steps for the week

    You’ll leave each session with simple, realistic actions — not overwhelming homework. These steps help you build momentum, self-trust, and discipline.

    5. Support between sessions

    Through the Yes Sensei app, you’ll have access to mindset tools, self-audits, affirmations, habits, and daily guidance to help you integrate what we work on.

    The goal of each session is straightforward:
    help you feel clearer, more grounded, and more capable of moving forward with confidence.

  • Yes — this is one of the core groups I work with. College students and early-career professionals often face intense pressure, uncertainty, and expectation with very little real guidance. Coaching gives you clarity, confidence, and a framework to move forward without feeling overwhelmed or lost.

    Common areas I help with include:

    • figuring out your direction

    • building confidence and self-belief

    • overcoming procrastination and avoidance

    • improving focus, discipline, and habits

    • navigating the transition from college to the real world

    • managing stress, burnout, and emotional overload

    • creating momentum in school, career, or personal goals

    This stage of life can feel chaotic, competitive, or confusing — especially if you’re trying to balance ambition with questions about who you are and what you want. Coaching gives you a space to make sense of it, build a plan, and develop the mindset and routines that set you up for long-term success.

    If you’re a student or early-career professional who wants direction, momentum, and support, coaching can help you move forward with a lot more clarity and confidence.

  • Yes — coaching is one of the most effective ways to work through burnout, chronic overwhelm, or that heavy “stuck” feeling that makes everything in life feel harder than it should. These challenges usually show up when your mental load is too high, your direction is unclear, or you’ve been operating in survival mode for too long. Coaching gives you the structure, support, and clarity to turn things around.

    Here’s how coaching helps with burnout and overwhelm:

    • Rebuilds clarity so your mind stops spinning in circles

    • Reduces emotional overload by identifying what’s draining you

    • Creates healthier boundaries so you stop overextending yourself

    • Improves focus and prioritization so you’re not constantly scattered

    • Restores energy and motivation through simple, sustainable habits

    • Replaces self-criticism with grounded, realistic expectations

    And for feeling stuck:

    • helps you understand why you’re stuck

    • breaks big problems into clear, manageable steps

    • rebuilds confidence through consistent wins

    • gives you accountability to follow through

    • helps you reconnect with purpose and direction

    Most people don’t need a brand-new life — they just need clarity, momentum, and a reset. Coaching provides a grounded, supportive space to regain control, rebuild energy, and create a path forward that actually feels doable.

    If burnout or overwhelm has become your default state, you don’t have to navigate it alone — coaching can help you get back to a place of balance, focus, and confidence.

  • Yes — I work with many Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and individuals who feel easily overstimulated, emotionally overloaded, or mentally drained by everyday pressures. If you process the world deeply, pick up on subtle cues, or feel things more intensely than others, coaching can be an incredibly supportive space.

    Here’s how coaching helps HSPs and deep feelers:

    • Understanding your sensitivity so it feels like a strength, not a flaw

    • Learning how to manage emotional overload without shutting down

    • Building boundaries that protect your energy and wellbeing

    • Reducing stress and overthinking through clearer structure and routines

    • Strengthening confidence and self-trust

    • Navigating relationships, career, or school without burning out

    Many HSPs carry a lifetime of feeling “too much” — too emotional, too sensitive, too affected by things others brush off. Coaching helps you develop tools to stay grounded, calm, and confident without losing the depth that makes you who you are.

    Whether you’re dealing with burnout, overwhelm, people-pleasing, or just feeling misunderstood, coaching can help you create a more balanced, resilient, and empowered way of moving through the world.

  • The Yes Sensei app is designed to support and strengthen the work we do in 1:1 coaching. Instead of only making progress once a week during sessions, the app helps you stay focused, accountable, and emotionally grounded throughout your day.

    Here’s how the app and coaching work together:

    1. Reinforces your mindset between sessions

    You’ll have access to audio insights, daily prompts, affirmations, and mindset tools that help you practice what we discuss in real time.

    2. Supports habit building and follow-through

    Inside the app, you’ll track habits, goals, and small wins — helping you stay consistent and build momentum outside our sessions.

    3. Helps you navigate tough moments on your own

    Whether you’re overwhelmed, procrastinating, or stuck in negative self-talk, the app gives you on-demand tools so you can reset quickly without waiting for the next session.

    4. Creates long-term growth

    Coaching gives you clarity and direction. The app gives you repetition, structure, and reinforcement — the combination creates lasting change.

    5. Makes your transformation more sustainable

    With both coaching and the app, you’re not just learning insights — you’re actually applying them daily, which is where real progress happens.

    The Yes Sensei app is essentially your pocket coach, giving you support between sessions so your growth compounds week after week. It makes the coaching process deeper, more consistent, and easier to maintain long-term.

  • My coaching style is clear, grounded, and practical. I’m not here to overwhelm you with theories or generic advice — I help you understand what’s actually going on beneath the surface and take simple, meaningful steps that create real momentum.

    My approach is built around three things:

    1. Clarity

    We cut through the noise, overthinking, and mental clutter so you can see what truly matters. Clients often say they feel lighter, clearer, and more focused after just one session.

    2. Calm Strategy

    I help you navigate challenges without panic, pressure, or judgment. You get structure, tools, and a roadmap that feels doable — even if life feels chaotic.

    3. Action & Accountability

    We turn insight into action. Every week, you’ll walk away with small, realistic steps that build confidence and follow-through. You’re not doing this alone.

    How I’m different from many other coaches:

    • I blend mindset, behavioral psychology, and real-world strategy.

    • I work especially well with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or directionless.

    • I’m certified through the Jay Shetty Certification School and bring 20+ years of leadership experience.

    • I integrate 1:1 coaching with the Yes Sensei app, giving you ongoing support between sessions.

    • My approach is emotionally grounded but highly practical — no fluff, no clichés, no pressure.

    Clients describe my style as direct but encouraging, strategic but human — a mix that helps them move forward with confidence, clarity, and momentum.

  • I don’t offer one-off coaching sessions, but I do offer a single Discovery Call — a short, pressure-free conversation to understand your goals, where you feel stuck, and whether coaching is the right fit for you.

    After that, all of my coaching is structured in programs designed to create real, sustainable progress:

    1. 6-Week Jump Start Program

    A focused, momentum-building program where we tackle one key area of your life — such as confidence, direction, burnout recovery, discipline, or follow-through. In six weeks, you’ll develop clarity, structure, and simple habits that get you moving again.
    Goal: You leave feeling like you’ve set sail — with clearer direction and real momentum.

    2. 3-Month Coaching Program

    Ideal if you need deeper support, more time to build new habits, or you’re navigating a bigger life or career transition. We work on mindset, routines, boundaries, and long-term clarity so you can make confident, grounded decisions.
    Goal: Strengthen confidence, discipline, emotional balance, and follow-through.

    3. 6-Month Coaching Program

    Best for clients who want sustained change, long-term accountability, and structured support as they level up multiple areas of their life — personal, career, mindset, and discipline.
    Goal: Deep, lasting transformation and a more resilient, focused, confident version of yourself.

    Yes Sensei App Integration

    All programs include mindset tools, habits, audits, and daily support inside the Yes Sensei app — to help you stay grounded, consistent, and accountable between sessions.

    If you’re unsure which program is right for you, we can discuss it during your Discovery Call and choose the best path forward based on your goals and current challenges.

  • Getting started is simple. The first step is to book a Discovery Call — a short, pressure-free conversation where we explore what you’re struggling with, what you want to change, and whether coaching is the right fit for your needs.

    Here’s how the process works:

    1. Book a Discovery Call

    You can reach out directly and we’ll schedule. This call helps us get clear on your goals, challenges, and what support you’re looking for.

    2. Choose your coaching program

    Based on your needs, we’ll decide whether the 6-week Jump Start, 3-month, or 6-month program is the best fit. There’s no pressure — the structure depends entirely on what will support you best.

    3. Begin your transformation

    Once we start, you’ll receive details on your sessions, access to the Yes Sensei app, and the tools we’ll use to build clarity, confidence, discipline, and momentum.

    4. Move forward with clarity and support

    From there, we work together weekly or bi-weekly to help you break old patterns, build better habits, and create meaningful, lasting progress.

    If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, the best step is simply to start the conversation. You don’t need to have everything figured out — that’s what the process is for.

  • I’m a certified Mindset & Life Coach trained through the Jay Shetty Certification School (JSCS), a globally recognized coaching program rooted in behavioral psychology, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and modern coaching frameworks. My training includes deep work in mindset rewiring, habit formation, identity shifts, and helping clients navigate transitions with clarity and confidence.

    Before becoming a coach, I spent 20+ years in corporate leadership, where I led teams, mentored high performers, and helped people move through pressure, burnout, and major career decisions. That experience shaped my coaching style — practical, grounded, strategic, and focused on helping people move forward, not just understand their challenges.

    I combine that background with the tools inside my Yes Sensei app, giving clients both high-level guidance and daily support to build better habits, emotional balance, and real momentum.

    My work blends:

    • mindset and identity coaching

    • behavioral psychology

    • clarity and decision-making frameworks

    • stress and burnout recovery tools

    • habit-building systems

    • emotional regulation strategies

    Clients work with me because they want a coach who is warm, grounded, direct, and strategic — someone who can help them understand what’s going on inside, but also move forward with confidence, calm, and structure.

I saw an angel in the block of marble and I chiseled until I set it free. ~Michelangelo